Part-Time APRN for Hospice & Palliative Care

Hospice Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Hospice Austin is seeking a Part-Time Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to provide advanced nursing care under a collaborative practice with physicians in the Spicewood/Austin area. The APRN will assess patients, develop and revise the care plan, triage issues, and support families in hospice and palliative settings.

The position requires Texas NP licensure, CPR certification, and prior hospice or palliative care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner degree from an approved program.
• Unrestricted Registered Nurse license (Texas).
• Valid Texas driver's license with valid auto liability insurance.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation and management for assigned patients.
• Obtains history and physical exam; develops plan of care.
• Triages patient care problems and adjusts POC.
• Educates patients and caregivers on disease, death and dying, medications.
• Maintains timely, accurate medical records.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Clinical judgment

Triage skills

Communication with families

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Hospice Austin is seeking a Part-Time Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to provide advanced nursing care under a collaborative practice with physicians in the Spicewood/Austin area. The APRN will assess patients, develop and revise the care plan, triage issues, and support families in hospice and palliative settings.

The position requires Texas NP licensure, CPR certification, and prior hospice or palliative care experience is preferred.